I had surgery 11 months ago to repair a congenital left ptosis, with minor blepharoplasty. I no longer have a definitive eyelid crease, and feel I look more assymetrical now than before surgery. I also feel that I still have some residual ptosis. I look forward to any advice..
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February 6, 2017
Answer: Your ptosis looks resolved, and eyelid level symmetric, but lack of extra skin in one eyelid prevents a defined crease
Thank you for your question. You submitted several photos indicating you are 2 weeks after lower eyelid surgery and are considering revision surgery. You add there are visible incisions placed too low, feel there bumps, and you think you still have eye bags.
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Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
Hi There, It appears you may have a condition called lagopthalmos. It is not normal to have this one month post surgery. The problem seems minor, however, and may improve with time. I would suggest circular massage of the upper eyelid for three minutes per day three times a day for...